Work Continues On £500m M8/M73/M74 Improvement Project

Work is continuing on the £500 million M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements project.

The schemes contractor, Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP), will begin removing a temporary 'T' junction linking to North Road in Bellshill (B7070) from the A725 on Thursday, 15 September.

The six-week scheme will connect the existing North Road with the realigned A725. The temporary 'T' junction has allowed North Road to remain open over the last eight months while the new North Road Bridge and approach roads to the upgraded Shawhead Junction were built.


The new bridge has entered the final phase of construction and is scheduled to open at the end of October. During these works, signed diversions will be in place for motorists.

Graeme Reid, Transport Scotland's project sponsor for the project, said: "By the end of October, road users will benefit from the improved connections to the A8 and A725 as the new North Road Bridge opens, providing a direct link to the upgraded Shawhead Junction.

"We appreciate the patience of the local community and road users alike as these complex works near completion, and we will continue to work closely with SRP and North Lanarkshire Council to minimise disruption."

(LM)